Senator Welch Visits Montreal to Push for US-Canada Tariff Repeal
What happened
Senator Peter Welch visited Montreal on October 30, 2026, to discuss the effects of the trade war between the US and Canada. He met with manufacturers and businesses affected by tariffs and Quebec’s chief trade negotiator. Welch stated that the trade war is negatively impacting Vermonters and Canadians. He and Kirsten Gillibrand sponsored the BAD DEAL Act, which seeks to repeal US tariffs on Canada and reinstate Congress' role in trade policy.
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Why it matters
The visit and the proposed BAD DEAL Act aim to repeal US tariffs on Canada. This legislative effort seeks to change trade policy and reduce the economic friction caused by the trade war for businesses in both the US and Canada.
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Who's involved
- Peter WelchUnited States Senator from Vermont who sponsored legislation to repeal tariffs.
- Kirsten GillibrandAmerican politician who collaborated with Peter Welch on the BAD DEAL Act.
- QuebecProvince of Canada whose chief trade negotiator was met by Peter Welch.
- MontrealCity in Quebec where Peter Welch met with businesses affected by tariffs.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- VermontSpeculative
Tariffs from the trade war might hurt Vermonters' economy.
- QuebecSpeculative
A resolution to the trade war could benefit Quebec's businesses through reduced tariffs.
- Air CanadaSpeculative
A resolution to the trade war might reduce operational costs for cross-border flights.
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The entities involved
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Peter Welch
United States Senator from Vermont since 2023
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Montreal
largest city in Quebec, Canada